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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Fire Company , Town of Ithaca and the Town of Smithtown . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … and file an annual report of foreign fire insurance funds. In addition, the board did not establish and implement … However, auditors found improvement opportunities in some areas were still needed. Town of Smithtown – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 231
… using code 431. Enter the beginning date of the pay period in the Effective Date field. Choose the calculation routine Flat Amount. Enter the last day of the period in the Deduction End Date field. Enter the total finger print fee amount in the Flat/Addl Amount field. By entering the last day of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/231-fingerprint-fee-processingComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … ensure that budgets were realistic or maintain reserves in accordance with statutory requirements. For the five … million. These budgeting practices generated $1.3 million in operating surpluses, which caused the unexpended surplus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Water Commission and the Town of Westport . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … County) The board did not enforce the financial provisions in its bylaws and did not adopt policies and procedures to … at the end of 2014 and has continued this positive trend in the 2015 budget. Orange Lake Fire District – Budgeting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Releases Mid-Year State Cash Report and Review
… today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. In spite of higher than anticipated spending, the General … and settlement revenue is boosting state coffers. In the short term the state’s fiscal outlook is positive.” … reflecting lower Personal Income Tax (PIT) collections in April. Since then, tax growth has generally been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-releases-mid-year-state-cash-report-and-reviewOpinion 90-38
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Seasonal Limited Use … and are dependent upon the highway for access. We are in receipt of your letter concerning a town highway which has … to annually designate, on or before November in each year, a town highway as a seasonal limited use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-38Vendor Responsibility Documentation
… * ✔ ✔ 5. Change to contract value not provided for in the original contract ✔ ✔ 6. Change to contract time or value provided for in the original contract (i.e., Renewal) ✔ ✔ 7. Change in contract not provided for in the original contract which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendor-responsibility-documentationComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … additional fund balance to finance operations. In addition, the unemployment reserve is overfunded. … exceeding statutory limits by almost $1.7 million. In addition, the district’s tax certiorari reserve appears to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Responsibility for IT Internal Controls – Information Technology Governance
… assurance that operations are functioning as intended. In general, properly designed and implemented controls reduce … performed effectively and assets are safeguarded. The CEO in turn relies upon managers and department heads to … to help inform staff how to achieve objectives set forth in policies. Some local governments and schools use an IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/responsibility-it-internal-controlsXIII.2.B Expense Report Submission – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… proxy is used, the agency must follow the process outlined in Section 2 – Employee Expense Reimbursement Policies of … to be the employee’s proxy and the employee’s supervisor in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). All expense reports … the approver reviewing the expenses should be someone in a position of authority who is knowledgeable of the rules …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2b-expense-report-submissionXI.7.C Deferred Payment Arrangements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Office. The agreement establishes a payment schedule in order to satisfy a debt. A DPA represents an arrangement … debt. An agency should follow the process outlined in the DOB Budget Policy and Reporting Manual Item K-0036 to … and Transaction Preparation: DPA transactions are created in the Customer Contracts Module and require a New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7c-deferred-payment-arrangementsXV.4.A Reconciling Prior Fiscal Year Credit Card Charges – XV. End of Year
… period to the next accounting period – resulting in delays to FYE processing. Business Units are required to … for approval by the deadline for online vouchers stated in the Calendar . Ensure any existing reconciliation vouchers … for approval by the deadline for online vouchers stated in the Calendar . NOTE- reconciliation vouchers cannot be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv4a-reconciling-prior-fiscal-year-credit-card-chargesDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar For First Quarter
… and $400 million is a refunding. The anticipated sales in the first quarter compare to past planned sales of $7.57 … programs. The schedule will be modified and updated in response to changes in program needs and market conditions. It is also contingent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-first-quarterAppointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… or school district operations plays an important role in deciding whether or not the appointment of a claims … as such guidance is consistent with legal requirements. In order to keep the claims auditing function as independent … head that may have placed or approved the purchase in question. The claims auditor should attend training …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorJanuary 2001: Accounting & Reporting of Expendable and Non-expendable Trusts
… earnings and not the principal may be spent. Currently, in the Uniform System of Accounts (USA), these trusts are accounted for and reported in the fiduciary funds, TE Fund (Expendable) and TN Fund (Non … and use the full accrual basis of accounting. As described in our June 2000 bulletin, OSC "will make the necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/january-2001-accounting-reporting-expendable-and-non-expendable-trustsUse of New York State Snowmobile Trail Development and Maintenance Funds
… Fund is used for its intended purpose. Background In 1985, the New York State Legislature required the Office … to prepare a plan to service the snowmobile trail miles in New York State and established the means to fund a statewide snowmobile trail system. In 1989, Parks completed the plan and the use of the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/02/use-new-york-state-snowmobile-trail-development-and-maintenance-fundsUnnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director
… and expanding New York's rich cultural resources. In 2007, former New York State Governor Eliot Spitzer … 1, 2007 at an annual salary capped by law at $109,800. In the same month Ms. Hitchens began work at the Council, … term. Ms. Hitchens resigned from her Council position in May 2011. Key Findings We found possible violations of law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/26/unnecessary-and-potentially-illegal-consultant-contract-former-new-york-state-council-artsTuition Assistance Program – LIM College
… help eligible students pay postsecondary tuition charges in New York schools. HESC also administers a variety of State … student eligibility. LIM College (LIM) was founded in 1939, and was originally known as the Laboratory Institute of Merchandising. The school is located in midtown Manhattan, and educates students through an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/01/tuition-assistance-program-lim-collegeAmusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… over 5,000 ride permits and collected more than $530,000 in permit revenues. Records indicate that, during this … visits to conduct inspections of rides across the State. In 2013 alone, Department staff performed more than 9,000 … accidents or incidents reported, two of which resulted in fatalities. Department inspectors promptly responded to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyCompliance With State Arts Education Requirements
… from the cohort of 51,874 students who entered high school in 2007 and graduated with high school diplomas in 2011. These students were the most recently certified … attributes to Arts education. For 87 of the students in our sample, the Arts education that they received was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/compliance-state-arts-education-requirements